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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 19 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote The Upright Revolution, or Why Humans Walk Upright?
(a) Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
(b) Mũkoma wa Thiong'o.
(c) Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ.
(d) Ngugi wa Mirii.

2. How is Legs and Arms relationship described?
(a) Dynamic and efficacious.
(b) Discordant and enraging.
(c) Democratic and egalitarian.
(d) Diplomatic and easygoing.

3. What term is used to describe other creatures at the start of the story?
(a) Two-legged.
(b) Four-limbed.
(c) Three-footed.
(d) Six-toed.

4. What phrase is used to describe what the other body parts no longer wanted to lend to Arms and Legs?
(a) Their sensory expertise.
(b) Their special genius.
(c) Their secret powers.
(d) Their singular beauty.

5. What question do the other body parts present to Arms and Legs to pin them against one another?
(a) Who is stronger.
(b) Who is smarter.
(c) Who is thinner.
(d) Who is prettier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some other corresponding parts on Legs and Arms?

2. Which body part "borrowed" (15) and put to action the plan against Legs and Arms?

3. What did Legs and Arms help the body do in the water?

4. What does Ears do during the contest?

5. For how long do Arms and Legs debate which of them is better?

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